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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Henry Davis hit his first two home runs of the season, Mitch Keller pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 to end a five-game losing streak. Davis homered in consecutive innings. He hit a solo shot to center field in the fourth that pushed the Pirates’ lead to 4-0 and connected on a two-run drive to left field that capped a four-run fifth and made it 8-0. Keller (3-1) allowed one run, struck out six and walked one. The NL Central-leading Reds lost for the fifth time in 16 games.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins head into an offseason with plenty of questions, starting with the future of forward Evgeni Malkin. The 20-year veteran is scheduled to become a free agent in July and wants to stay in Pittsburgh after the Penguins returned to the playoffs following a three-year absence. General manager Kyle Dubas has been noncommittal while discussing Malkin’s status. Malkin, who turns 40 in August, says he understands if Dubas wants to surround captain Sidney Crosby with plenty of talent. Malkin had 61 points this season but also missed 20 games due to injury and another five thanks to a suspension.

DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face charges after an incident with a Detroit Lions fan last December. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced that it will not pursue a criminal complaint following an investigation. CBS TV cameras captured Metcalf and Ryan Kennedy, a Lions fan, having an exchange during Pittsburgh’s 29-24 victory on Dec. 21. The NFL suspended Metcalf for the final two games of the regular season. Officials reviewed videotape and interviewed witnesses before denying the warrant request. A defamation lawsuit filed by Kennedy against Metcalf is still pending.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — There is no clear favorite in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby that has at least a half-dozen legitimate contenders and maybe more horses that can win it. Todd Pletcher-trained Renegade opened as the 4-1 morning line favorite but horses like Brad Cox’s Commander or Further Ado or Bill Mott’s Chief Wallabee could be in the mix. It does not yet look like there’s a super horse in this 3-year-old class who could sweep the Triple Crown.